Android 1.5 update for T-Mobile G1 now rolling out, for real this time

There have been a whole bunch of false starts on this, but honestly, folks -- for real, we're not messing around -- T-Mobile has finally started distributing Android 1.5 over-the-air to American G1 owners. This means that anyone who hasn't taken the time to install the update of their own accord is just about to get hooked up without any intervention whatsoever, bringing third-party widget support, a virtual keyboard, email and messaging improvements, a revised UI, and of course, an endless font of delicious pastries that will make you morbidly obese if you eat enough of them over time. Honestly, while you're waiting for the update to arrive, hop on the Bowflex for a few minutes. It's not going to kill you.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[Mmmm... Dohnuts. @ May 28th 2009 6:36PM]

'appy b'rthday!

[Thunda Chunky @ May 28th 2009 6:43PM]

Funny how your name fits Google's update naming scheme. I like.

[Anthony @ May 29th 2009 1:30PM]

JUST got my cupcake !

theres even a smliey face button !!!!!! :-)

[Rifter @ May 28th 2009 6:38PM]

I had a friend get it a couple of days ago... it sounded like OtA... been waiting for it to show up on my little G1!

Google's pastries will be mine!

[Dafrety @ May 28th 2009 6:37PM]

I've already got it on mine via the link from Download Squad. Totally worth it. Glad I went with a G1 over other options.

[Light Speed @ May 28th 2009 6:38PM]

all 8 g1 owners are anticipating this very greatly.

[B3astofthe3ast @ May 28th 2009 6:51PM]

You mean all >1 million of us. :P

[BlurMagic @ May 28th 2009 6:57PM]

Trollllllllllllll!

[Setnev @ May 28th 2009 9:31PM]

Go back to your iFail with your fart apps and let the big boys talk.

[CJ @ May 28th 2009 10:45PM]

Nine, now.

I'm fucking loving it.

[Setnev @ May 28th 2009 10:50PM]

Well, if you're nine, then I make 10. Ohhzz noes, were in double digits.

[Wiigee @ May 29th 2009 1:04AM]

How many new phones running iPhone OS are coming out this year again?.....

[Caleb @ May 29th 2009 1:18AM]

12 Gazzillion and 2

[gerrrg @ May 28th 2009 6:43PM]

waiting.....

[thomas w @ May 28th 2009 6:48PM]

just got my OTA houston TX

[KEROLiUKAS @ May 28th 2009 6:50PM]

If i only had an Android phone...Seriously, i need a new phone.

[Setnev @ May 28th 2009 10:51PM]

Well, later this year T-Mo will have 3 so you'll have nice options to choose from.

[B3astofthe3ast @ May 28th 2009 6:50PM]

Ha, been running cupcake for some time now, and as awesome as cupcake is, BRING ON DONUT, GOOGLE!!!

[jay jay @ May 28th 2009 7:00PM]

hey glad to see you got everything up and running.

[Epsilon-Not @ May 28th 2009 7:03PM]

I am waiting for Toaster Strudel, myself.

[Okay @ May 28th 2009 10:21PM]

No, Muffin Top is gonna be the best update

[Caleb @ May 29th 2009 1:19AM]

I've heard that "Devils Food Cake" has a few bugs in it though.

[IG @ May 28th 2009 6:55PM]

I am still praying to the God of Cupcakes for my OTA 1.5 for my G1....still waiting.

[Chris Top Her @ May 28th 2009 6:55PM]

Already did the manual install. Big improvement, now I want a doughnut ham hamburger.

[Dubb @ May 28th 2009 6:57PM]

Anyone with a Cupcake G1 that uses BT headphones, how is the battery life with A2DP?

[Lon C @ May 28th 2009 8:26PM]

Haven't had a chance to use mine for too long, but so far battery life is still decent with BT left on all day.

[rafa @ May 28th 2009 6:58PM]

I got the update, and I'm on an unlocked G1 on ATT with no data plan. The other night it told me an update was ready to install (it must have background downloaded via wifi) and I hit install and it did it right there.

I was worried I'd have to manually update and root the phone or something, but it worked out.

[narius @ May 28th 2009 10:28PM]

That's good news for us Canadian folks using the unlocked G1 on Rogers or Fido. I know all the other OTA updates have made it my way, but I always figured the one update I actually need, won't.

[narius @ May 31st 2009 6:13PM]

Just as an update, my Unlocked T-Mobile G1 running on the Rogers network received the OTA update today. It's great!

[miche @ Jun 21st 2009 6:30PM]

did you need to re activate your phone using data (ie typing in your gmail) or does it just remember? I do not have a data plan and I originally had to type in my gmail address with someone who had a simcard with data. I don't want to do the update and be screwed.

[meister @ May 28th 2009 7:02PM]

Anybody with the UK cupcake who got an OTA US version update? I am wondering if I will have to manually downgrade my G1, first...

[Shiz @ May 28th 2009 7:05PM]

*stares at G1*

UPDATE DAMN YOU!

[Caleb @ May 29th 2009 1:23AM]

Same here. Don't have the update yet and it's Thursday 10:30PM Arizona time.

[Setnev @ May 30th 2009 3:23AM]

Dude, just go to xda-developers.com and snag the update there before. I live in AZ too and i couldnt wait for the tmo update, so i went there and got it, plus, i already have the JF version anyways.

[Qball @ May 28th 2009 7:09PM]

Updated mine manually Saturday, Cupcake is awesome! Love the straight to Youtube upload for videos.

[mercnet @ May 28th 2009 7:07PM]

The update is amazing, the phone's UI and animations are sexy. I also love the calendar and music gadget. What I love about this phone is google allows you to customize the hell out of it, and by that I mean shortcuts to applications, contacts, folders, etc, anyone can make their home screen the way they want it.

[MWD @ May 28th 2009 7:10PM]

Yeah, I got my update yesterday morning (May 27), here in San Francisco. Works smoothly. Love the on-screen keyboard, though it doesn't always pop up where it'd be useful. Still awaiting Bluetooth support for external keyboard.

[zalcron @ May 28th 2009 7:20PM]

Ya, I just got my update last night: Omaha, NE. It bugged on me though, I downloaded and installed, but it didn't work. So i had to manually install it from some site. Anybody else have this same problem? This is AMAZING! I LOVE the animation, the camcorder is decent, not the best. The battery is a smidge better, but not a whole lot better. (I only got about 1-2hours better battery then before.) Overall i am happy with this update, I've finished my cupcake, now i crave for a doughnut!

[kirk @ May 28th 2009 7:12PM]

"hop on the treadmill for a few minutes. It's not going to kill you."

Ummm... bad taste -
http://www.nj.com/parenting/fiona_charles/index.ssf/2009/05/mike_tysons_daughter_dies_from.html

[Nik @ May 28th 2009 7:23PM]

I'm sure that's EXACTLY what they meant...

[Dubb @ May 28th 2009 8:03PM]

I live in Phoenix and didn't think they were talking about that, stretching a little there.

"hop on the Bowflex for a few minutes. It's not going to kill you."

They changed it already anyways.

[SteveO#5 @ May 28th 2009 7:15PM]

hello

[ghozt @ May 28th 2009 7:16PM]

Finally... sigh.

[Chad @ May 28th 2009 7:18PM]

Stereo Bluetooth is great. Every app I've tried, including iMeem works via bluetooth. My car stereo has bluetooth capabilities and its a blast to hear songs streaming from iMeem and youtube through the stereo.

[SteveO#5 @ May 28th 2009 7:20PM]

I heard they were working on version 4.0 " Apple Turnover ". Only 5 more years.

[Setnev @ May 28th 2009 9:35PM]

Judging on Google's naming schemes, the updates are a dessert starting with the next letter in the alphabet that the last. So, after Donut, it would be Eclair, maybe.

[Dr. steve brule (formerly ronald.raygun) @ May 29th 2009 1:58AM]

then i say bring on funions with whipped cream!

[Steven Rodriquez @ May 28th 2009 7:29PM]

Will this go to an unlocked G1 on AT&T?
:( I want it.

[recharged95 @ May 28th 2009 9:23PM]

Ah, you must be a former iPhone user (no OTA updates, just random desktop iTunes 5min syncs to upload firmware and need to restore from failed update scenarios).

OTAs are carrier specific. T-mobile is sending them out. Your on AT&T, do the math.

Free your phone from the desktop!



Checking with buddies here, no cupcake updates in LosAngeles yet! ANY DAY NOW? HELLO T-MOBILE?

[Steven Rodriquez @ May 28th 2009 10:44PM]

Hey now is that fair in any way to jump to conclusions and to attempt to downsize me? Not really. No, not previous iphone owner. Also it was no more then a simple question, no need to act like a dick, mk?